A dental implant is by far the most life-like and long-lasting tooth replacement you can get. This is why at Oral Surgery Consultants in Philadelphia, PA, we perform dental implant surgery for our patients.
With great oral hygiene and routine visits to your dentist, dental implants are able to last a lifetime. There are other replacement options out there like bridges and dentures; however, these options will eventually need to be replaced. In addition, bridges reduce some of your healthy teeth for placement.
The installation of a dental implant is a surgical procedure. First, an incision will be made so the titanium implant post can be inserted into the bone socket. A hole is drilled into the bone and the implant post is inserted. The gums are then sealed and allowed to heal for several months. When the healing process is complete, the gums are opened back up and an abutment is attached to the dental implant. The abutment will serve as the base for the permanent crown that will be attached. After the permanent crown is cemented into place, the process is complete.
If you are looking to replace a tooth with a permanent option, ask us about dental implants. To schedule an appointment with Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania in the Philadelphia, PA area, call us at (215) 463-4141 or visit our website, www.oralsurgerypa.com.
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